THE FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE RISK MANAGEMENT DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
On April 22, 2016, a Broward County Transit bus was traveling southbound on Coral Ridge Drive, approaching the intersection of Riverside Drive in Coral Springs. The bus operator attempted to make a u-turn to continue northbound on Coral Ridge Drive and allegedly lost control of the bus. The claimant, traveling southbound on Coral Ridge Drive, alleges that the bus operator struck the left front and rear of their vehicle. The claimant sustained injuries to the neck, back, and left ribs, and has incurred $26,787 in medical bills. The claimant has $10,000 Personal Injury Protection coverage with GEICO and has no known health insurance.
A tentative settlement agreement, pending Board approval and conditioned on a release of the County from any further obligations, was reached in the amount of $24,500 by the plaintiff’s attorney Brian H. Adler, on behalf of the claimant.
Please note the Concurrence Memorandum was signed by the Office of the County Attorney on December 4, 2017, which is within the 90-day period between settlement and concurrence, as requested by the Board. |